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Book SynopsisThe Visual Poetics of Raymond Carver draws on the study of visual arts to illuminate the short stories of noted author Raymond Carver, in the broader context of vision and visualization in a literary text. Ayala Amir examines Carver''s use of the eye-of-the-camera technique. Amir uncovers the tensions that structure his visual aesthetics and examines assumptions that govern scholarly discussions of his work, relating these matters to the complex nature of photography and to the current visual turn of cultural studies. The research uses visual approaches to reflect upon traditional issues of narrative study-duration, dialogue, narration, description, frame, character, and meaning. Amir shows how Carver''s visual aesthetics shapes the meaning of his stories, while also challenging accepted notions of the boundaries of the literary.
Trade ReviewReaders have been aware of Raymond Carver's preoccupation with voyeurism and the visual for decades. Ayala Amir expands our knowledge of these issues by examining the links between the visual in fiction and related fields such as photography and cinema, opening up a whole new, interdisciplinary dimension to Carver's work. The Visual Poetics of Raymond Carver is a very welcome contribution to our understanding of Carver's stories -- Sandra Lee Kleppe, International Raymond Carver Society
This is a terrific book that takes Carver studies in new directions. Ayala Amir's knowledge of both cinema theory and literary theory makes this a book in which the discussion moves seamlessly between these related arts. As I read it, I felt that I was both expanding my knowledge of Carver's work and simultaneously learning photographic theory which, while interesting in its own right, augmented the way I read Carver. Few books offer readers such an experience. -- Robert Miltner, Kent State University
Readers have been aware of Raymond Carver's preoccupation with voyeurism and the visual for decades. Ayala Amir expands our knowledge of these issues by examining the links between the visual in fiction and related fields such as photography and cinema, opening up a whole new, interdisciplinary dimension to Carver's work. The Visual Poetics of Raymond Carver is a very welcome contribution to our understanding of Carver's stories -- Sandra Lee Kleppe, International Raymond Carver Society
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Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I. Movement Chapter 3 Chapter One "I don't do motion shots" - Representation of Movement Chapter 4 Chapter Two "Does that have a hidden meaning?" - Dialogue Part 5 Part II. The Eye of the Camera Chapter 6 Chapter Three "Whoever was using this bed" - Voice Chapter 7 Chapter Four "Why do I notice that?" - Vision Part 8 Part III. Seeing and Meaning Chapter 9 Chapter Five Raymond Carver's "Man in a Case" - frame and Character Chapter 10 Chapter Six Singularity or Doubleness- Effet de réel or Symbol? Chapter 11 Conclusion
